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  • The Church and Israel in Reformed Theology

    Reformed theology views the Church and Israel through covenant theology, emphasizing that the Church fulfills God’s promise to Israel. Paedobaptists and credobaptists differ on baptism’s application, with paedobaptists advocating for infant baptism based on continuity, while credobaptists emphasize individual faith and regeneration for baptism, highlighting the distinction in covenant membership.

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  • What is the Dispensational Rapture?

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    The Dispensational Rapture is a theological perspective asserting that Christ will secretly take the Church from earth before a seven-year tribulation, focusing on Israel’s role in God’s plan. Unlike Reformed theology, which views the second coming as a single event and emphasizes unity between Israel and the Church, Dispensationalism stresses distinct periods and interpretations of…

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  • Understanding the Redemptive-Historical Hermeneutic

    The redemptive-historical hermeneutic interprets Scripture as a unified narrative centered on God’s redemption through Christ. It emphasizes the Bible’s coherence, tracing themes like creation and covenants and highlighting Christ’s fulfillment. Distinct from other methods, it maintains Christ’s centrality in interpretation, aligning with biblical unity and the teachings of Jesus and the apostles.

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  • How Dispensationalism Detracts from the Church’s Mission

    Dispensationalism’s eschatology emphasizes a speculative future, diverting attention from Christ’s reign and the Church’s mission. This focus leads to geopolitical obsession, an overemphasis on the rapture, and neglect of current responsibilities. Believers are urged to prioritize the gospel, pursue holiness, and trust in God’s sovereignty instead of indulging in predictions about the future.

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